Shloka 1.33.25

कुशनाभकन्याशतविवाहः — The Marriage of Kuśanābha’s Hundred Daughters (and the Birth of Brahmadatta)

Devanagari script

कृतोद्वाहं तु राजानं ब्रह्मदत्तं महीपति:।सदारं प्रेषयामास सोपाध्यायगणं तदा।।1.33.25।।

Transliteration

kṛtodvāhaṁ tu rājānaṁ brahmadattaṁ mahīpatiḥ |

sadāraṁ preṣayāmāsa sopādhyāyagaṇaṁ tadā ||1.33.25||

Translation

When the wedding had been duly completed, the king sent King Brahmadatta forth with his wives, accompanied by the company of priests and teachers.

Context

Then the king along with his queens performed the marriage of his daughters in the assembly of priests and sent them with Brahmadatta (to his kingdom).

Characters & Entities

• Kūśanābha
• Brahmadatta
• Kūśanābha’s daughters
• upādhyāyas (priests/teachers)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Rites are to be completed with proper witnesses and guidance (priests/teachers); dharma is upheld through orderly completion and respectful send-off.

What is the narrative situation?

After the marriage ceremonies, Brahmadatta departs for his realm with his newly wedded wives and the officiating elders.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for tradition and social responsibility—ensuring the marriage is ritually complete and properly supervised.